What to expect
Worship Sunday Mornings at 9:00 and 10:45am.
SPC strives to create a worship experience that is welcoming to all. When you arrive, you will receive a bulletin that outlines the service and includes a number of announcements. Musical instrumentation is contemporary/modern (piano, guitar, bass, drums are typical) but both traditional hymns and more recent Christian songs are sung. Dress would probably be described as “casual”, much like many work places today. Visitors are welcomed from the pulpit, but are not asked to identify themselves publicly. (No “raise your hand if you’re new!”) The first half of the service includes singing, prayers, and announcements; the second half includes the message and closing songs. We worship together at 9:00 and 10:45am each Sunday.
Sunday School...
Sunday School is available at 9:00 and 10:45am for kids birth through 5th grade. Mid High (6th-8th) and Senior High (9th-12th) students all meet at 10:45am in Building B (The Box). If you have children and want to experience our exceptional Children’s Sunday School program, please plan on arriving about 20 minutes early — an SPC Ambassador will be happy to assist you in finding your child’s classroom. Ambassadors are at the info table in the Sanctuary Hall which is in the large main building. A map of classrooms may be viewed here.
FAQ's
Where is the main entrance?
There are several Sanctuary Hall entrances on the South, West and East sides of the church. Our doors are open! The sanctuary is located to the north of the Sanctuary Hall. View a map of our campus...
Where can I get information and a great coffee mug?
When you come for a Sunday service, look for an SPC Ambassador (usually hanging out around the information table under the red “SPC Info” sign hanging from the ceiling). Ambassadors can help you around campus, answer your questions and are glad to get you a visitor mug. These are put together specifically for you to take home — full of information on ways for you and your family to connect and grow at SPC — and a nice coffee mug to boot!
What if I have children?
For parents with children, you can meet with someone from our Children’s Ministry or an Ambassador by going to the information table. Our Children’s Ministry is large and vibrant and we tend to spread out all over our campus, so stop by the information table and we’ll give you a map and a personal escort to your classes. It’s helpful to come about 20 minutes early the first time, to get everyone situated! Of course, families are always welcome to worship together during the service. Our quiet room with a view to the sanctuary and audio feed is available if you need to comfort a small child.
What if I have middle or high school students?
Again, stop by the info table in the Sanctuary Hall and an Ambassador can direct you to Building B (affectionately called “The Box”), where Mid High and Senior High students meet. During the school year, Mid High students (6th-8th grade) and Senior High students (9th-12th) meet at 10:45am.
What help is available for those with disabilities or special needs?
Amplification for the hearing impaired can be obtained through the use of a hearing device. Just ask an usher as you come into the Sanctuary and he/she will set you up. If you have mobility needs, pull up to the front of the church at the south entrance and a greeter will assist you. There is dedicated wheelchair access in the Sanctuary to the right and back pew section (as you're facing the podium). Children with special needs also learn about the love of Jesus in Sunday school! For more information about our special needs program, visit the Special Needs page.
Do you ask for an offering?
Yes, SPC understands the offering to be a normal part of Christian worship. The offering signifies our calling as Christians to use all of our resources for God’s purposes. Many people make their actual contribution online or through the mail, so there is no pressure for everyone to “put something in the plate.”
Will there be communion?
SPC celebrates communion (Eucharist, Lord’s Supper) typically on the first Sunday of every month. For more information, visit the Communion page.
How do I get there?
We are centrally located on the Sammamish Plateau — and on Sunday, there’s no traffic! For a map and driving directions, click here.
